Entertainment Device Registration

Your Xbox, PlayStation, Apple TV, Roku, Smart TV, or other streaming device will require an extra step in order to connect to network on campus.


Disclaimers

Wireless printers are not supported. Please connect your device directly to them via USB.

Samsung TVs don't work on the network. This is due to Samsung devices not supporting enterprise networks; we have an open ticket with Samsung on this issue. In the meantime, we recommend buying a streaming device that can connect to your Samsung TV's HDMI port.

TCL Fire TVs at first will need to be connected to a hotspot in order to obtain the MAC address.

If you need more Ethernet ports than are available in your room, use an Ethernet switch. (Do not use a router, as it will cause network issues)


How to Connect Your Device

You will need to register your device’s MAC address (wired or wireless, depending on connection type) at registermydevice.olivet.edu in order to connect your entertainment devices. | Need help finding your MAC address?

Ethernet (best performance)

  1. Find your device’s wired MAC address (not the wireless one). Here’s how.

  2. Connect your device to the Ethernet port in your room.

  3. On your computer or mobile device connected to ONUnet (Olivet ethernet or the WiFi network named “ONU”) visit registermydevice.olivet.edu.

  4. Log in with your ONUnet credentials. (This is your username without @olivet.edu.)

  5. Create a device entry and enter the wired MAC address. Here’s how.

WiFi via “game-stream”

  1. Find your device’s wireless MAC address (not the wired one). Here’s how.

  2. On your computer or mobile device connected to ONUnet (Olivet ethernet or the WiFi network named “ONU”), visit registermydevice.olivet.edu.

  3. Log in with your ONUnet credentials. (This is your username without @olivet.edu.)

  4. Create a device entry and enter the wireless MAC address. Here’s how.

    • For Apple TV Sharing (Ethernet only): While registering, check “Enable AirGroup” and add your friends’ ONUnet usernames (without @olivet.edu.) so they can connect to your Apple TV.

  5. Wait one full hour before trying to connect. Registration can take some time to process.

  6. After waiting a full hour, manually connect to the hidden “game-stream” network:
    • Choose “Other Network” on your device.
    • Type in “game-stream” as the SSID.
    • Set security to “None” (no password).

Still having trouble connecting? See Common Wireless Connection Issues before contacting support.


Need Help?

If you're having issues, contact the IT Help Desk:

(815) 939-5302 | it@olivet.edu

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